Enhanced Handling of Missing tvdb_id in Ombi Requests

[Unimatrix0]

Summary

Add functionality to handle missing tvdb_id scenarios in Ombi more effectively, allowing admins and power users (PU+) to address the issue without resorting to manual intervention in Sonarr or other external tools.

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Proposed Features:

1. Detection and Early Warning:

   • Detect missing tvdb_id earlier in the request process (e.g., when fetching data from TheMovieDB).
   • Display a warning to users when a tvdb_id is missing, explaining the issue and its implications.

2. Request Flow Adjustments:

   • If the user is a standard user:
     • Show a warning and encourage user to validate they have selected the correct series.
     • Allow the request to proceed but move it to the "Pending" queue (regardless of User's AutoApprove permissions) with a notification to the admin about the missing tvdb_id.
   • If the user is PU+:
     • Show a warning and provide a field to manually input the tvdb_id before submitting the request.
     • Include validation to ensure the entered tvdb_id is valid.
     • If the user does not fill in a valid tvdb_id, allow the request to proceed but move it to the "Pending" queue (regardless of user's AutoApprove permissions) with a notification to the admin about the missing tvdb_id.

3. Admin Notification and Fix Options:

   • Notify admins when a request with a missing tvdb_id is submitted.
   • Allow admins to edit the request, add the missing tvdb_id, and retry processing the request directly from Ombi.

4. Improved User Messaging:

   • Show non-PU+ users a validation warning when selecting series with multiple entries in TheMovieDB, encouraging them to confirm the correct selection.
   • Use the same warning for PU+ users, emphasizing the importance of ensuring accurate data.

5. Optional filter for Missing tvdb_id Requests:

   • Create a "Missing tvdb_id" filter for the Pending queue where requests with missing IDs are held until resolved by an admin or PU+.
   • This queue would allow for centralized management of such requests, reducing confusion and ensuring consistent handling.

6. Optional API Enhancements:

   • Explore the possibility of allowing Ombi to update TheMovieDB with the missing tvdb_id if provided by the user. This feature would require:
     • Admin or user-provided API keys for TheMovieDB.
     • Clear warnings about the risks and responsibilities of allowing user-submitted updates with an admin-provided API key.

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Benefits:

• Reduces admin reliance on external tools like Sonarr for resolving missing tvdb_id issues.
• Empowers power users to resolve issues independently, reducing admin workload.
• Improves transparency and user experience by clearly communicating the problem and its resolution process.
• Helps mitigate confusion caused by missing data and ensures smoother request handling.

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Considerations:

• Develop clear and unambiguous warning messages that do not further confuse users.
• Ensure robust validation of manually entered tvdb_id values to prevent errors.
• Clearly communicate to admins the risks of enabling user updates to TheMovieDB via their API keys.
• Evaluate the effort-to-benefit ratio for implementing optional features like TheMovieDB updates.

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This feature aims to address increasing instances of missing tvdb_id errors, streamline the resolution process, and improve overall user satisfaction with Ombi.